Fire Management Captain

Dynamic Aviation

. Provide safe, professional, and timely on-demand aerial firefighting operations in Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aerial firefighting operations, specifically in Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft, while ensuring safety and compliance with FAA regulations. Exhibits strong leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments, with a commitment to teamwork and operational readiness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FAA Commercial Multi-Engine RatingFAA Instrument Rating1,500 Hours Total Time1,200 Hours PIC (Airplane)Leadership in High-Stakes Environments

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Hard Skills

Aerial Firefighting OperationsFlight PlanningPilot in Command (PIC)Multi-Engine Flight ExperienceNight Flight ExperienceCross-Country Flight ExperienceInstrument Flight ExperienceMountainous Terrain Flight ExperienceDecision-Making Under PressureOperational Readiness

Soft Skills

TeamworkCommitment to SafetyAbility to Work Under PressureStrong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Beechcraft King Air 200FAA RegulationsPart 135 ComplianceCompany SOP

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Commercial Multi-Engine CertificateFAA Instrument RatingFirst or Second-Class FAA Medical CertificateInteragency Pilot Qualification Card Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Aerial FirefightingWildfire OperationsAir Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)Flight OperationsHigh-Tempo Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide safe, professional, and timely on-demand aerial firefighting operations in Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft
Conduct short-notice on-demand aerial firefighting flights in an Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) role from various bases according to national firefighting needs
Perform all duties and responsibilities of a single Pilot in Command (PIC)
Become familiar with mission and customer requirements and determine an execution plan
Plan, brief, and conduct flight operations in accordance with Part 135, company SOP, and contract requirements
Work closely with Field Technical Representatives and ground teams to ensure operational readiness and mission success
Provide leadership, decision-making, and safety oversight in high-stakes wildfire environments
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
FAA Commercial Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating
First or Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate
Eligibility for Interagency Pilot Qualification Card (pilot carding process)
1,500 hours Total Time
1,200 hours PIC (airplane)
200 hours PIC Multi-Engine Land (100 hours in last 12 months)
200 hours PIC in mountainous/low-level terrain (<2,500’ AGL, per 14 CFR 95.11)
200 hours PIC Night
500 hours PIC Cross-Country
50 hours PIC actual instrument
75 hours PIC simulated instrument
Ability to travel and make travel arrangements on short notice for movement from one location to another
Strong decision-making ability under pressure
Commitment to safety and teamwork in high-tempo operations
Ability to travel as required
Ability to lift, balance, and carry 50 lbs.
Preferred: 25 hours PIC in Beechcraft King Air (10 hours in last 12 months)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-paid training with no backlog delays
Medical, Dental, and Vision
HSA/FSA
Life, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
Full time, rotational position
Schedule: 13 days on, 11 days off (Schedule may vary based on operational needs)
Relocation is not required